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Event Profile: THE BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR (BCTF 2008) represents the best of British talent, an exhibition where buyers are inspired by the variety, quality and originality of products. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors - The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting & General Public. Exhibitor's Profile: The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting, Training and courses involving craft, art or needlework, Craft kits, Magazines or books, you must have a presence at The Needlework, Craft & Quilt Fair - THE exhibition for companies targeting CRAFT enthusiasts. Organizer: Primary Sport Management Hammonds Barn, London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(144)-246446 Fax: +(44)-(144)-246456

Event Profile: Halloween Costume & Party Show is one show you can't afford to miss. Industry leading suppliers will be here to showcase their latest and greatest products. They're available to answer all of your questions and offer unique selling tips. Highlights: The once a year event where over 10,000 attendees will converge in Chicago from all across the United States and over 50 foreign countries, looking to see what industry leading manufacturers and distributors are showcasing as new and exciting for the Halloween season, parties, celebrations and beyond. Visitor's Profile: Costume Shops, Online Merchants, Haunted Houses, Party Store Chains, Distributors, Gift Shops, Catalogue Houses, Mass Merchants, Balloon Retailers, Party Retailers, Wedding Planners, Florists, Rental Stores, Balloon Designers, Party and Special Event Planners are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include silk flowers, greenery, foliage, baskets, Seasonal Gift & Decor, costumes, fabrics, masks, themed makeup, novelties and accessories, party supplies, paper products, balloons and everything in between, Remembrances featuring Wedding Central: bridal gifts, decorations, scrapbooking supplies and keepsakes, Inflatables Zone featuring Tent and Outdoor Party: inflatables, tents and outdoor celebration necessities. Organizer: Trans World Exhibits, Inc. 1850, Oak Street, Northfield, United States of America. Tel: +(1)-(847)-4468434 Fax: +(1)-(847)-4463523

Carvan & Outdoor Leisure Show provides visitors with the widest variety of outdoor leisure products in Scotland making it the perfect place to view and compare all the latest products and brands, including caravans, motorhomes, holiday homes and lodges, awnings and plenty of the latest accessories, all at specially reduced show prices. The show covers caravans, motorhomes, holiday homes, tents, camping accessories, we even have a fantastic range of boats, all at affordable prices. During previous exhibition, Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show, attracted almost 30,000 (29,228) discerning visitors who came to browse and buy everything across caravans, motorhomes, boats, camping equipment, holiday homes, and outdoor leisure accessories. Manufacturer and dealer of travelmobile and caravan, Accessory manufacturer & dealer, Supplier, Buyer, Importers, Dealer and manufacturer of outdoor and leisure articles, Technician, developer, designer. Profile for exhibit include leading brand caravans, motorhomes, camping and outdoor leisure accessories including folding campers, trailer tents, lightweight electronic folding bikes, satellite navigation systems and much more. Clarion Events Ltd Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(020)-73708200

December 17, 2007 (Washington, D.C.)—Natural products retailers and suppliers from across the country will gather to exchange trade information, learn about the industry, and peruse booths showcasing industry’s best products at the Natural Products Association’s 71st annual trade show and convention — Natural MarketPlace 2008 — July 17 - 19, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Natural MarketPlace is the largest single event hosted by the nation’s oldest and most influential industry trade association, where retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and other leaders come together to discuss industry trends, explore business opportunities, and network. The association’s event will again take place at the world-class Sands Expo and Convention Center and The Venetian Resort Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Natural MarketPlace 2008 offers a new and exciting schedule expanded in response to survey results from industry retailers. This year’s trade show will open on Friday and continue through Saturday, allowing retailers plenty of time to enjoy the show’s well-known relaxed and congenial atmosphere that encourages networking and relationship building. In addition, Thursday’s schedule will include the highly regarded educational conference with some of the natural products industry’s most insightful and provocative speakers. The educational opportunities available at Natural MarketPlace make it unique among industry trade shows and an invaluable resource for learning more about all aspects of the industry, whether you are an exhibitor or own a health food store. Past conference seminars have focused on key topics such as consumer and product trends, business improvement, new discoveries in nutrition research, and preparing for legislative and regulatory developments, such as our widely popular good manufacturing practices (GMPs) training program. Participants can anticipate another stellar show, with both top-of- the-line exhibitors and experienced retailers who make up the core of our industry and innovative new products and exhibitors making their debut in the industry. Eighty percent of Natural MarketPlace attendees have direct purchasing power, and 35 percent of attendees report annual sales in excess of $1 million, making for an informed audience for our large numbers of high-profile exhibitors. Attendees will see the hottest new natural products from innovative, top-quality exhibitors including dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, health and beauty aids, sports nutrition, herbals, organics, homeopathics, pet products, natural/green home products and much more. As with past Natural Products Association trade shows, natural product retailers are invited to walk the show floor free of charge. “As a health food store owner, Natural MarketPlace has long been a key annual event to discover new innovations that keep my store at the cutting edge of our industry,” said Deborah Short of Shawnee, Oklahoma. “In addition, as an educational experience, Natural MaketPlace has given me the opportunity to stay abreast of new regulations and trends in living a natural lifestyle and has really helped me expand my business.” In addition to exciting trade show exhibits, attendees can enjoy special events on the show floor such as the annual People’s Choice Awards blind taste-test competition and live product and service demonstrations or the always anticipated product launches and scientific poster sessions Participants are also invited to attend other show events such as the popular President’s Reception, our keynote event and the association’s annual business meeting. As part of the Natural Products Association’s ongoing effort to best serve our members, we encourage members to suggest event activities or seminars that would enhance the Natural MarketPlace experience. Because Natural MarketPlace is one of many educational events the association holds throughout the year, we aim to present the most valuable and pertinent information for our industry. Registration for both attendees and exhibitors is open. For more information about Natural MarketPlace 2008 call (202) 223-0101, ext. 109 or e-mail conventions@naturalproductsassoc.org . Details are also available at www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow. # # # About The Natural Products Association The Natural Products Association (www.NaturalProductsAssoc.org) is the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The association represents more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids. About Natural MarketPlace Natural MarketPlace 2008, the Natural Products Association’s annual convention and trade show, will be held July 17-19 at Sands Expo Convention Center and Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. The conference begins on July 17 and exhibits are open July 18 and 19. For more information regarding registration and trade show activities, visit www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow or e-mail conventions@naturalproductsassoc.org. www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow

With clinics continually surfacing in retail chain stores across the country, it’s apparent these clinics have delivered what consumers want and are quickly becoming part of a serious industry. Is your organization prepared to harness the success of this rapidly expanding industry?

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES - DAY 1 - DELIRIUM IN THE ELDERLY – CURRENT CONCEPTS – Diagnostic features and common causes of delirium. Distinguish between delirium and dementia. Causes of persistent delirium. Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment approaches to the delirious patient. EXERCISE PROGRAM IN THE ELDERLY – Relationship between maximal oxygen consumption, aging, and functional status. Potential benefits of exercise. Risks of exercise and how to minimize them. Components of an exercise program. DEMENTIA IN THE ELDERLY – Prevalence and significance of dementia. Common causes of dementia and the value of objectifying cognitive performance. Atypical patterns and differential diagnosis of dementia syndromes. Risks and benefits of commonly used drugs to treat dementia. Medical evaluation of a newly identified patient. OFFICE ORTHOPEDICS IN THE OLDER PATIENT – Common causes of acute low back pain. Symptoms and treatment of spinal stenosis. Causes of shoulder pain. Common causes of neck pain. DAY 2 - ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT AND THERAPY – Metabolic changes and inflammatory effects of aging and poor diet. Utilize readily available clinical data to make accurate and comprehensive nutritional assessments. Therapeutic nutritional approaches for acutely ill, chronically ill, and frail patients. Apply nutritional therapies towards improved wellness. TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN IN THE ELDERLY – Alterations in body composition and physiology that alter the pharmacology of various analgesics. Adverse effects of NSAIDs. Use of the opioids and adjunctive medications in the treatment of chronic pain. Non-pharmacological treatments available for the treatment of chronic pain. VITAMIN B-12 DEFICIENCY IN THE ELDERLY – Normal physiology and the pathophysiology of B-12 deficiency and its causes. Use of metabolic markers in B-12 deficiency. Work-up of B-12 deficiency in clinical practice. OSTEOARTHRITIS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT IN THE OLDER PATIENT – Describe newer understandings of the pathophysiology of OA. Recognize the typical and atypical clinical features of OA. Describe the various treatments of OA and how to integrate them. Distinguish OA symptoms from those of other localized or generalized disorders. DAY 3 - OSTEOPOROSIS: CONTEMPORARY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT – Define osteoporosis pathologically and by the WHO standards. Distinguish between the effects on bone metabolism of aging and those during the post-menopausal period. Usefulness of the T-score on DEXA scan reports and how to incorporate bone markers into treatment decision. Anti-resorptive agents available for the treatment of osteoporosis. SENSIBLE APPROACHES TO GERIATRIC INFECTIONS – Atypical presentation of infectious illness. Causes of pneumonia and UTI and describe the approach to antibiotic selection. Considerations in emerging antibiotic resistance. Issues in reasonable antibiotic use. RHEUMATOLOGIC LAB TESTS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN THE ELDERLY – Impact of aging on the sensitivity and specificity of rheumatologic lab tests. Alterations in the presentation of rheumatoid arthritis. Use of corticosteroids in elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. Complications of methotrexate therapy and proper lab monitoring during its use. Role of newer treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. SENSIBLE PRESCRIBING PRACTICES FOR THE ELDERLY – The limits of studies on drug safety and efficacy. Subtle but significant drug side effects. Undesirable prescribing practices and better approaches. DAY 4 - GERIATRIC DEPRESSION: ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT – Clinical presentations of depressive syndromes. Utility and application of the Geriatric Depression Scale. Relative advantages and disadvantages of the various medications available for treatment of depression. Benefits of non-pharmacologic treatments alone or in conjunction with medical treatments. MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM AND ARTICULAR AND SOFT TISSUE INJECTIONS FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN – Equipment necessary for specific injections. Contraindications to and complications of injections. Proper technique for handling of and the necessary tests on synovial fluid. The technique for the injection of several commonly affected structures. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN END OF LIFE CARE – Aapproach to assessment of the whole patient in a hospice setting. Practical and effective approaches to common physical symptoms in the terminally ill. Effective clinical care of patients in the last days of life. Dementia as a terminal illness. DAY 5 - POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA AND GIANT CELL ARTERITIS – Typical symptoms, physical findings, and laboratory abnormalities in polymyalgia rheumatica. Treatment options for PMR. Typical and atypical presentations of GCA. Appropriate indication and technique for temporal artery biopsy. Most effective treatment and the most serious complications of GCA. RISK MANAGEMENT AND CARE OF THE ELDERLY – Principles of effective risk management practices. Newer concepts and approaches in dealing with medical errors. Benefits of honest disclosure of medical errors. GOUT AND PSEUDOGOUT IN THE ELDERLY – The unique characteristics of gout. Factors that impact the presentation and treatment of gout. The Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome and predisposing factors. Clinical manifestations of calcium pyrophosphate deposition. Polarized microscopic findings for uric acid and CPPD crystals. IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE – Ways that people perceive communication and process information. Your personal communication strengths and limitations. Communication issues unique to older patients. Practices to maximize effective communication and listening.

Event Profile: Middle East Natural & Organic Products Expo will include a new profile, to enhance the show. Here, the entire spectrum of natural & organic products up to packaging in an environment-friendly method will make the exhibition truly a haven for all things natural and organic. Highlights: With increased marketing focus in previous year the show attracted 3896 trade and professional visitors and about 2672 consumers, inciting over 75% of the exhibitors to repeat their participation for the 2006 edition of the event. Visitor's Profile: Importers/Exporters/Distributors/Wholesalers/Trading houses/Business Groups/ Collaboration & joint venture seekers/Manufacturers/Producers/Overseas buyers / Agents / Consultants / Franchisees are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Natural Remedies, Pharma, Health, Nutritional Products/Dietary Supplements, Beauty & Personal Care Products, Food & Beverage, Herbs & Spices, Relaxation Products, Fabrics & Accessories, Gifts & Novelties, Furniture etc.

Use adult Learning principles: Analyze training requirement: Develop learning objectives: Select training methods: Develop training plan: By the end of courses participants will be able to: Identify factors affecting the learning process Understand different learning styles and their implication Write training objectives and workplace outcomes Prepare and deliver a short piece of training Build fun and participation into your learning events

Join us for the first-ever annual international conference on online safety! This groundbreaking conference will bring together the most innovative technologies, effective educators and policymakers from around the world to raise awareness of the extraordinary challenges facing parents, teachers, industry leaders, legislators and kids in our digital world. Speakers include FTC Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras, FCC Commissioner Deborah Tate, U.S. Representative Melissa Bean (D-IL), Kathryn Brown of Verizon, Charlie Firestone of the Aspen Institute, British MP Derek Wyatt, and many others. The exhibition will feature interactive displays highlighting the leading technologies, filtering tools, ISPs and safe search engines, along with effective online safety education tools. Together, we¡¦ll highlight a range of evolving solutions for these new challenges. This conference is organized by FOSI in association with the Aspen Institute. This event is free of charge for attendees from government. Exhibitors include: „« Verizon „« AT&T „« Comcast „« BlueCoat „« BSafe Online „« CTIA „« Google „« Symantec „« GSMA „« RuleSpace „« Crisp Thinking „« IM Safer

This conference is organized by sia The Institute of Sudanese Architects